The medical care provision system for the new coronavirus was examined during the closing of the House of Representatives Welfare and Labor Committee, and discussions were held on the government's policy of providing home medical care, except for critically ill patients.

▽ Mr. Yayoi Kimura of the Liberal Democratic Party asked, "The key is to eliminate the anxiety of home care. A watching system by visiting nurses is indispensable."



Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura said, "In Tokyo, medical treatment at home and at hotels is increasing, and it is difficult to protect the health and life of the people if we cannot adequately respond at home. , I would like to respond while recognizing the importance of home-visit nursing. "



▽ Mr. Akira Nagatsuma of the Constitutional Democratic Party said, "It is a man-made disaster because there are no people who should be hospitalized. We should arrange a policy to have medical personnel from all over the country gather and greatly expand accommodation treatment." I asked a question.



Minister Tamura said, "Although the number of people is decreasing to some extent, the number of infections is increasing rapidly. Delta strains are a serious threat and we have to consider how to deal with them at home. I want you to understand that the basics are at home, not in normal times. "



▽ Mr. Michiyo Takagi of the Komeito asked, "It is impossible to see a moderately ill patient who needs oxygen inhalation at home. I would like you to reconsider including withdrawal."



Minister Tamura said, "There are many people with moderate illness, but it is impossible to return a person with respiratory control to their home without being hospitalized. I made a clear statement at the meeting with Prime Minister Kan. "



In addition, "The phase has changed, and with the rapid increase in infections in April and May in Kansai, there was a problem that people who had to enter the hospital could not cope with it because they had no bed. If there is not enough room in the bed to a certain extent, such people cannot be transported in a hurry, so for those who have a relatively low risk of becoming seriously ill, we have taken the initiative in dealing with them at home. " ..



▽ Mr. Masayuki Aoyama of Nippon Ishin no Kai asked, "We should be able to access medical care when we feel sick due to home medical treatment, and we would like you to consider going to the hospital to take a CT."



Minister Tamura said, "If you go to the hospital, you may be transferred to other patients, so it is not recommended in the current situation, but we are responding positively by adding medical fees for home visits. ".



▽ Mr. Toru Miyamoto of the Communist Party asked, "It is basic to create a system that can provide necessary medical care and nursing for 24 hours as much as possible, and we should withdraw the policy based on home medical treatment."



Minister Tamura said, "We ask local governments in the metropolitan area to secure beds and take as much action as possible, but even with this standard, the beds are being filled up, and the risk is even higher. I can't save people. The phase has changed, and the world is aware that "it's not the situation right now," so I'd like you to understand it somehow. "



▽ Mr. Takashi Takai, who belongs to the Democratic Party for the People's Parliamentary Group, said, "Even if vaccination can reduce the severity of the disease, the number of infections will increase. I want it. "



Minister Tamura said, "If vaccination progresses, at least the risk of aggravation will be significantly reduced, so I would like to proceed with vaccination anyway. If vaccination progresses in my 50s, the current situation will change. I want you to stop the spread of the infection. Beyond that, I would like to make efforts to regain daily life with various things. "